Abstract
Abstract Meningitis caused by fungal mycosis Cryptococcus neoformans is normally seen in immunocompromised hosts. However, immunocompetent patients are also susceptible to cryptococcal meningitis. In patients with an intact immune system, cryptococcal meningitis presents with the typical signs and symptoms of meningitis: fever, neck stiffness and headache. Our case report becomes unusual and interesting as here Cryptococcus neoformans is the cause of meningitis in a young immunocompetent male. This report also highlights the importance of culture and a need for thorough microbiological work up of CSF samples even in immunocompetent patients without any known risk factors. So care needs to be focussed on minimising sequelae and side effects of treatment and maximising functional recovery.
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